CHEM DeWAT

The Screw Press is a state-of-the-art thickening and dewatering system designed to optimize sludge management. It serves as an effective alternative to traditional equipment such as Centrifuge Decanters, Filter Presses, and Belt Presses, offering enhanced efficiency and reliability in various industrial applications.

The working principle of the Screw Press is based on a combination of flocculation and mechanical compaction, ensuring superior performance. The process begins as the sludge enters the feed tank, where it flows past the V-notch. At this stage, a polymer dosing system is employed to induce flocculation, ensuring that the sludge forms larger, more manageable particles.

Once flocculated, the sludge moves into the ring system, where the core operation occurs. Within this system, a combination of moving and stationary rings works to apply consistent pressure, progressively compacting the sludge. This mechanical action effectively separates water from the sludge, creating a solid, cake-like material. At the final stage of the process, the dewatered sludge cake is discharged, ready for further handling or disposal.

The Screw Press offers numerous advantages, including energy efficiency, compact design, and low maintenance requirements, making it a highly sought-after solution in modern wastewater treatment facilities and sludge-handling operations.